The Israeli Defense Ministry announced an agreement with Boeing to acquire 25 F-15IA (EX) fighters in addition to the option for 25 more aircraft.
As part of a broader package, the sale is estimated to be worth US$5.2 billion and had already been approved by the US government.
Deliveries of the F-15s are expected to begin in 2031 at an annual rate of only 4 to 6 aircraft.
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“The new F-15IA aircraft will be equipped with cutting-edge weapon systems, including the integration of state of the art Israeli technologies. The upgraded aircraft will feature enhanced range capabilities, increased payload capacity, and improved performance across various operational scenarios,” the Defense Ministry said.
The F-15IA is based on the new generation fighter originally developed by McDonnell Douglas for the US Air Force (USAF).
Dubbed the Eagle II, the supersonic fighter jet features a number of upgrades, including the Eagle Passive/Active Warning and Survivability System electronic warfare system, a digital cockpit, Honeywell’s new ADCP-II mission computer and full fly-by-wire flight controls.
The aircraft can also carry a payload of 24 missiles. The F-15 is also expected to be capable of firing new hypersonic weapons.
The Israeli Air Force (IDF) also plans to add a third squadron of Lockheed Martin F-35A fighters after a request was made earlier this year.
“The Ministry is executing a comprehensive strategy to enhance the IDF’s operational capabilities. We have secured procurement agreements worth nearly $40 billion (approximately NIS 150 billion) since the onset of the war,” said the Director General of the IMOD, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Eyal Zamir.
